Questions to Ask on an Informational Interview

You can easily do a google search for questions to ask during an information interview, but here are some of my favorite ones:

• How is the changing economy affecting this industry?
• What do you like the most about your job?
• If you could change one thing about your job, what would it be?
• What is the most important thing that someone entering this career should know?
• Can you describe a typical day for you?
• What type of experience and education would best prepare me for working in this industry?
• How do you like working in this industry?
• What decisions do you make each day?
• Can you suggest anyone else in your field that I can talk to?